Barbara Goleman Senior High School is a secondary school located at 14100 NW 89th Ave in Miami Lakes, Florida; its principal is Manuel Sanchez. Goleman is part of Miami-Dade County Public Schools Region I, and is school number 7751.
Serving 2,973 students in grades 8-12, Barbara Goleman Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 2,973 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Barbara Goleman Senior High serves the northeast part of Hialeah, FL, covering an area of approximately 23.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 2.7 miles and the furthest edge located 6.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barbara Goleman Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Barbara Goleman Senior High School's student population of 2,973 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,973 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1995
Campus Size
38 acres
School Motto
Everything we do is 100 percent about our students
School Rankings
Barbara Goleman Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barbara Goleman Senior High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1193 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
85%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥99%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Burgundy and Las Vegas Gold
School Mascot
Gators
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barbara Goleman Senior High School's ranking?
Barbara Goleman Senior High School is ranked #1193 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Barbara Goleman Senior High School often compared to?
Barbara Goleman Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mater Academy Lakes High School, Miami Lakes Educational Center, Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barbara Goleman Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Barbara Goleman Senior High School is 99%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Barbara Goleman Senior High School?
2,973 students attend Barbara Goleman Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Barbara Goleman Senior High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barbara Goleman Senior High School?
Barbara Goleman Senior High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Barbara Goleman Senior High School offer ?
Barbara Goleman Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barbara Goleman Senior High School part of?
Barbara Goleman Senior High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
schools are pretty good I don''t care how my review looks but it seems pretty well the only thing is that security is pretty strict and it''s a 50/50 if you get a good teacher or not. If you don''t want problems legit just mind your business and you should be fine. schools also got a great band and football team.
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